Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Oregano, and Lemon

Name: Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Oregano, and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3/4 pound orecchiette or other small pasta shapes; 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, for serving; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for serving

Recipe photo courtesy of Con Poulos

Assertive broccoli rabe benefits from a squeeze of lemon, a dash of red pepper flakes, and the herbaceous flavors of oregano in this pasta dish.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2011

30 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound orecchiette or other small pasta shapes
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli rabe 4 minutes before end of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium until garlic begins to sizzle, 2 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli rabe and return to pot. Add oil mixture and toss to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, sprinkle oregano over pasta and drizzle with lemon juice.

Cook's Notes

You can add cherry tomatoes with the garlic and cook them until they burst.

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DesignGirl510

12 JUL, 2011

Just made this for dinner; very quick, easy, and tasty. I added cherry tomatoes to the garlic and I wouldn't make it without them.
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